Safety Officer (CONSTRUCTION / RENEWABE ENERGY INDUSTRY)
South Africa
Mining and Construction Roles
Market Related
Full time
Description
The SHE officer identifies, reviews and evaluates hazards within the work environment; implements the controls and the preventative measures; and prevents injuries resulting from environmental factors. Based in Cape Town. 1 Year Contract.
Duties & Responsibilities
Implementation of site-specific integrated management system which includes:
Training on site
Ensuring that the correct safety resources are in place as per the Scope of the project
Sub-contractor evaluation of safety plans, ensure requirements are met and signed off once compliant by all employees
Establishing and maintaining Health and Safety Communication Structure
Establish a system for planned task observations
Implement and prepare various Health and Safety files as required by legislation and company policies
Implement, communicate and assess site specific emergency plan
Maintain site-specific Integrated Management System
Identify risk and liability and address non compliance o Improve the site-specific IM System
Compliance to ISO 9000, 14000 and OHSAS 18001 o Maintain site specific legal compliance
Prevent future risk and accidents due to same causes – site incident reports and communication
Ensure on-site safety
Meet legal, company and site-specific requirements
Keep up to date with legal requirements as communicated
Ensure all legal, organisational and site-specific health, safety and environmental requirements are met.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma (3 Yr.): National Diploma Health and Safety or equivalent
Registered with SACPCMP as a Health and Safety Officer (Proof of Registration is required)
5 Years of experience within a SHE Officer position within Construction
SAMTRAC, NEBOSCH or equivalent certification
Knowledge of the National Environmental Act; Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Traffic Act; Municipal by-laws and company policies and procedures that will need to be followed.
Knowledge of construction processes, equipment, materials and products
Understanding and implementing of ISO 9000, 14000 and OHSAS 18001
Drivers Licence essential. We also require candidates to have renewable energy background, with a valid SACPMP certificate.
Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Proficient in Internet Searching and Analysis
Excellent command of English language (including spelling, grammar and punctuation), command of Xhosa language will be an advantage
Ability to deal responsibly with confidential information
Planning, organizing, prioritizing and Time management skills are important
Proficient in analysing numerical, verbal and other sources of information to provide solutions and Reports
